FREQUENT QUESTIONS
HCG is a hormone naturally produced in the body. It has many functions and is used medically to treat a variety of conditions. For weight loss only a small amount is used to burn off the body's excess stored fat.
Read more »You can lose weight by simply eating fewer calories and fat. However, because the body stores fat during times of deprivation, you will most likely lose muscle before fat.
Read more »No. Exercise is not a mandatory part of the program. While vigorous exercise may increase the amount of weight you lose it is not a significant increase and is not recommended due to the low caloric intake.
Read more »Yes. You must eat 5‐6 times per day on the first 2 days of the diet. This helps to build up your fat reserves before starting a very low calorie diet of 500 calories daily which is required.
Read more »Those who have struggled with diets before, are looking to lose over 20 lbs, or are interested in losing weight quickly yet safely.
Read more »HCG causes your hypothalamus to mobilize the fat out of the fat storage locations so that it’s available for use. While you are only consuming 500 calories, your hypothalamus is continually releasing the fat stored in your body.
Read more »It is common for mild hunger during the first few days, however this will pass and by the 2nd week, you will find even very tiny servings, to be completely satisfying.
Read more »No. Research now confirms that eating a very low calorie diets actually increase overall health, has anti-aging effects, and increases lifespan. This was reported recently in The New York Times.
Read more »It is recommended to begin the HCG therapy at least 10 days before your period starts or right after you finish your cycle. You must stop the injections as soon as your period begins.
Read more »If you do cheat for a meal or for one or two days in a row, all it means is that the weight loss process will stop for a few days or a temporary slight increase in weight may occur. Immediately start the diet again at the next meal and carry on.
Read more »No, HCG is not contraindicated with any medications. Physicians urge patients to continue ALL medications prescribed to you by your medical doctor. Speak to your primary physician about your medications prior to HCG treatment.
Read more »Many times there is a large amount of weight loss within the first week, then a plateau or leveling off. This does not mean that your weight loss has stopped.
Read more »No. You should not drink any alcohol as it contains many calories, fat, yeast and breaks down into sugar in your body; all of which can disrupt your weight loss significantly.
Read more »The HCG is absorbed through the fatty tissue just as effectively as the muscle. It is much safer to inject yourself in the abdomen so you can actually see what you are doing.
Read more »Weight loss varies between .5 pound and 3 lbs per day, with the average loss being 1-2 pounds per day. While losing 1-2 pounds daily without the use of HCG would be unhealthy, the HCG in fact changes this.
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